4b: Managing Accurate Records

An essential responsibility of professional educators is keeping accurate records of both instructional and non-instructional events. These include student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and non-instructional activities that are part of the day-to-day functions in a school setting, such as the return of signed permission slips for a field trip and money for school pictures. Proficiency in this component is vital because these records inform interactions with students and parents and allow teachers to monitor learning and adjust instruction accordingly. The methods of keeping records vary as much as the type of information being recorded. For example, teachers may keep records of formal assessments electronically, using spreadsheets and databases, which allow for item analysis and individualized instruction. A less formal means of keeping track of student progress may include anecdotal notes that are kept in student folders.

Danielson, C. 2013

Artifact 4b-1: Grammar Unit Progress

I plan to create a larger document with an accurate record of students growth from my grammar lessons. So far, my students have taken the pre-assessment, nouns comprehension test (exit ticket), and the proper nouns for people and animals exit ticker (with a quick-check of understanding for nouns again). Soon, I will have more data on proper nouns for places and things, pronouns, and the post-assessment. This information will be compiled into a spreadsheet that shows the percentage of growth (or non-growth) for each student and test item. This will be used to adjust my teaching skills and goals to reach the highest potential and expectations.

Artifact 4b-2: Grading Portfolio in Secondary School